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Product vs Packaging<\/h1>\n\n

Food production is responsible for 26%* of global greenhouse gas production. What role does food packaging play in this? <\/p>\n\n

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Emissions of various foods – kg CO2-eqiv\/per kg food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Greenhouse gas emissions of various foods and their composition – Source: ourworldindata.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n

Food for Thought <\/h2>\n\n

Food packaging accounts for a small proportion of total emissions for most foods (exceptions prove the rule). Nevertheless, packaging is a factor! <\/p>\n\n

We see ourselves as a partner of change for the food industry and have listed a few points on this page<\/a> about our position on sustainability. <\/p>\n\n

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Die Zukunft der Verpackung<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

How will we package food in the future? An outlook from Germany’s leading experts – this time: Dr. Sascha Peters <\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/article>\n

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Does sustainable packaging exist?<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

A leading expert on packaging in Germany – Sonja B\u00e4hr – has taken an objective look at sustainable packaging for us.<\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Our infographic underlines the importance of the product and its origin (from root to plate) as a lever for greater sustainability. This is precisely why we as an agency consult with our Innovation Lab<\/a> early on in the development process. Our Future Food Trend Radar<\/a> looks at more than “just” packaging. We take a look at food, kitchen and production trends in order to shape the future holistically. <\/p>\n\n

Shaping the future holistically<\/h3>\n\n
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The packaging must protect the valuable food, true to the only golden rule in structural packaging design: as much packaging as necessary and as little as possible. Apart from that, each individual case is a challenge in itself and therefore each of our projects is an individual consulting assignment. This diversity is what makes our job as an agency so varied. Click here<\/a> for our Innovation Services<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

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*Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/grapher\/food-emissions-supply-chainhttps:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/food-ghg-emissionshttps:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/faqs-environmental-impacts-foodhttps:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/food-choice-vs-eating-localhttps:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/environmental-impacts-of-foodhttps:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/explorers\/food-footprints<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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